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Your HTC Wildfire S User guide[...]

Contents Getting started Inside the box 8 HTC Wildfire S 8 Back cover 10 SIM card 11 Storage card 14 Battery 15 Switching the power on or off 17 Entering your PIN 18 Finger gestures 18 Setting up HTC Wildfire S for the first time 19 Ways of getting contacts into HTC Wildfire S 19 Home screen 20 Basics Adjusting the volume 21 Sleep mode 22 Status an[...]

Calling a phone number in an email 40 Making an emergency call 40 Receiving calls 41 What can I do during a call? 42 Setting up a conference call 44 Internet calls 44 Using Call history 45 Using Home dialing 46 Call services 47 Turning Airplane mode on or off 48 Search and Web browser Searching HTC Wildfire S and the web 49 Using the web browser 50[...]

Adding effects 84 After capturing 84 Changing camera settings 85 Photos, videos, and music Gallery 87 Music 94 Market and other apps Finding and installing apps from Android Market 98 Using the Clock 100 Checking Weather 103 Keeping track of your stocks 105 Watching videos on YouTube 106 Listening to FM Radio 107 Recording your voice 108 Sharing ga[...]

Installing HTC Sync that came with the storage card 141 Setting up HTC Sync to recognize HTC Wildfire S 141 Getting to know the workspace 142 Setting up synchronization 142 Synchronizing HTC Wildfire S 145 Installing an app from your computer to HTC Wildfire S 146 Synchronizing another device with your computer 146 Downloading the latest HTC Sync u[...]

Optimizing battery life 176 Managing memory 177 Checking information about HTC Wildfire S 178 Update and reset HTC Wildfire S software updates 180 Restarting HTC Wildfire S 181 Resetting HTC Wildfire S 181 Trademarks and copyrights Index 6 Contents[...]

Conventions used in this guide In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happens when you choose to do or not to do a certain action. A note also provides information that may only be applicable to some situations. This is a [...]

Getting started Inside the box You will find the following inside the box: § HTC Wildfire S § Battery (preinstalled) § microSD ™ card (preinstalled) § USB cable § Power adapter § Quick start guide HTC Wildfire S Front panel 1. Notification LED 2. Proximity sensor 3. Earpiece 4. Touch screen 5. Home 6. Menu 7. Back 8. Search 8 Getting starte[...]

Left panel 1. VOLUME UP 2. VOLUME DOWN 3. USB connector Back panel 1. LED flash 2. 5 megapixel camera 3. Speaker 4. Microphone 5. Lanyard hole Top panel 1. 3.5mm headset jack 2. POWER 9 Getting started[...]

Back cover Removing the back cover Remove the back cover to access the battery compartment, SIM card slot, and storage card slot. 1. With the phone turned off, hold your phone securely with the front facing down. 2. With your finger, pry open the back cover from the small opening near the POWER button. 10 Getting started[...]

Replacing the back cover 1. Insert the lower half of the phone into the bottom of the back cover. 2. Press the sides and top part of the back cover towards the phone to lock the cover in place. You'll hear a click when the back cover is locked in place. SIM card The SIM card contains your phone number, service details, and memory for storing p[...]

3. Slide the SIM card holder in the direction of “OPEN” (etched on the SIM card holder), and then flip it open. 4. Insert the SIM card with its gold contacts facing down and its cut-off corner facing out of the SIM card holder. 12 Getting started[...]

5. Slide the SIM card completely into the holder. Make sure the SIM card goes through the two 'guides' on the SIM card holder. 6. Close the SIM card holder and then slide it in the opposite direction of “OPEN” to lock it. Removing the SIM card Make sure to switch off HTC Wildfire S before removing your SIM card. 1. Take the back cover[...]

Storage card Use the storage card to store your photos, videos, and music. You’ll find the storage card already inserted in HTC Wildfire S. Inserting the storage card 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Insert the microSD card into the storage card slot with its gold contacts facing down and slide it in until it is securely in place. Removing the stor[...]

Battery HTC Wildfire S uses a rechargeable battery. How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use HTC Wildfire S.The features and accessories you use can affect battery life. For example, leaving your Bluetooth ® connection always on uses more power. Long phone calls and frequent web browsing use up a lot of batte[...]

Inserting the battery Please use only original batteries that came in the box or replacements that we recommend. 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Insert the battery (with its exposed copper contacts first) into the battery compartment. 16 Getting started[...]

Charging the battery The battery is partially charged when shipped. Before you turn on and start using HTC Wildfire S, it is recommended that you charge the battery. § The battery is already installed in HTC Wildfire S when shipped. A thin film is inserted between the battery and the compartment. You need to remove this film before you can charge [...]

Switching the power off 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on, then unlock the screen. 2. Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds. 3. When the Power options menu appears, tap Power off . Entering your PIN Most SIM cards come with a PIN (personal identification number) set by your mobile operator. If you’re [...]

Setting up HTC Wildfire S for the first time When you switch on HTC Wildfire S for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up. You can choose your language, how you want to connect to the Internet, and whether you want your current location to be automatically detected. If you still have personal contacts and calendar events stored on your old [...]

Home screen Your Home screen is where you make HTC Wildfire S your own. It comes with a weather clock widget that shows the time and weather in your current location. You can also add your favorite applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets so they’re always just a tap away. To find out how, see Personalizing on page 29. Extended Home screen As[...]

Basics Adjusting the volume Adjusting the ringer volume changes the volume level of the ringtone, while adjusting the media volume changes the volume level of sound notifications and music or video playback. Adjusting the ringer volume § Press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button to adjust the ringer volume to your desired level. The Ringer volume [...]

Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC Wildfire S into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC Wildfire S is in your bag. You’ll still receive messages and calls though. Switching to Sleep mode Briefly press the POWER button to turn off the display and switch to Sleep mode. HT[...]

Signal strength Battery is charging GPRS connected Battery is low (20% remaining) GPRS in use Battery is very low (10% or less remaining) EDGE connected Silent mode EDGE in use Vibrate mode 3G/HSDPA connected Microphone is mute 3G/HSDPA in use Speakerphone is on Roaming Wired microphone headset connected No signal Wired headset connected No SIM car[...]

New Gmail message General notification New Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync or POP3/IMAP email Call in progress Problem with email delivery Missed call New SMS/MMS Call on hold Problem with SMS/MMS delivery Call forwarding on New Google Talk ™ instant message Message forwarding on New voicemail HTC Wildfire S is connected to a computer via USB cable[...]

Notification LED The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC Wildfire S is connected to the power adapter or a computer and the battery is fully charged. § Flashing green light when you have a pending notification. § Solid orange light when the battery is being charged. § Flashing red light when the battery level reaches very low[...]

Switching between recently opened apps On the Notifications panel, you can easily access up to eight apps you just recently opened. 1. Press and hold the status bar, then slide your finger downward to open the Notifications panel. 2. In the Recent apps section, slide your finger left or right to see recently-opened apps. 3. Tap an app to open it. P[...]

Connecting HTC Wildfire S to a computer Whenever you connect HTC Wildfire S to a computer using the USB cable, the Connect to PC screen opens and lets you choose the type of USB connection. Select one of the following choices, and then tap Done : Charge only Select this option if you only want to charge the battery while connected to your computer.[...]

Copying and sharing text In apps such as the web browser and Mail, you can select text and choose what you want to do with it. Selecting text 1. Press and hold on a word. 2. Drag the start and end markers to highlight the surrounding text you want to select. To select text in a link, press and hold the link, and then tap Copy link URL . Copying and[...]

Personalizing Making HTC Wildfire S truly yours Make HTC Wildfire S look and sound just the way you want it. Personalize it with a different wallpaper, skin, ringtone, and notification sound for events such as incoming text, email, and calendar reminders. Tap the Personalize button right on the Home screen to get started. Personalizing HTC Wildfire[...]

Renaming a scene 1. From the Home screen, tap > Scene . 2. Slide your finger on the screen from right to left to select the scene you want to rename. 3. Press and hold a scene thumbnail, then tap Rename . 4. Enter a new scene name, then tap Done . Deleting scenes 1. From the Home screen, tap > Scene . 2. Press , and then tap Delete . 3. Slide[...]

Applying a new skin Personalize beyond the Home screen by applying a new skin. Skins are set to give a different look and feel to most onscreen buttons, application screens, option menus, and other items. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Skin . 2. Slide your finger on the screen from right to left to select the skin you want. 3. Tap Apply . To dow[...]

Changing the settings of a widget You can modify basic settings of some widgets (for example, the People and Mail widgets) from the Home screen. 1. Press and hold a widget on the Home screen. HTC Wildfire S vibrates and you’ll see a colored box around the widget. Don’t lift your finger just yet. 2. Drag the widget to the Edit button (if it’s [...]

Adding folders on your Home screen Use folders to group related apps and other shortcuts to keep your Home screen tidy and organized. You can also add information folders that show up-to-date information such as Bluetooth received files, your Facebook phonebook, and more. Creating a new folder and adding items to it 1. Go to a part of the Home scre[...]

Removing a widget or icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to remove. HTC Wildfire S vibrates and you'll see a colored box around the widget or icon. Don’t lift your finger just yet. 2. Drag the widget or icon to the Remove button. 3. When the widget or icon also turns red, lift your finger. Rearranging the Home screen Reorder y[...]

Using sound sets Sound sets are different collections of ringtone, notification, and alarm sounds you can use to personalize the way HTC Wildfire S alerts you. Using sound sets, you can instantly change from subtle ringtone and notification sounds while you’re in the office into something fun when you’re out with friends. Choosing a preset soun[...]

Changing your ringtones and alarms Change your ringtones, notification sounds, and alarms to suit your mood or lifestyle. Your changes are saved in the sound set that is currently loaded, overwriting its settings. Changing the ringtone 1. From the Home screen, tap > Ringtone . 2. Scroll through the available ringtones and tap the ringtone you wa[...]

Rearranging or hiding application tabs You can rearrange the tabs at the bottom of some apps to prioritize the types of information you frequently use or remove the tabs you don’t really need. 1. Open an app that has the usual tabs at the bottom of its screen (for example, the library screen in Music). 2. Press and hold a tab. When the screen cha[...]

Phone calls Different ways of making calls Besides making calls from the phone dialer screen on HTC Wildfire S, you can tap a number in a text message or email to call, or press a single number on the phone dialer to quickly call a contact. Most SIM cards come with a PIN (personal identification number) set by your mobile operator. If you’re aske[...]

What is Smart dial? The phone dialer’s Smart dial feature makes it quick and easy for you to place a call. Simply enter the phone number or first few letters of the person’s name you want to call. Smart dial automatically searches and filters your contacts list (stored on HTC Wildfire S, the SIM card, and online accounts such as Google Account [...]

Calling a phone number in an email Want to call a number that's in an email? No problem. Numbers of at least 5 digits along with any of the following are recognized as phone numbers: § Numbers starting with a plus sign (+). For example, +1-987-654-32 1 or +198765432 1. § Numbers starting with an area or country code enclosed in a parenthesis[...]

Receiving calls When you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screen appears. You can use the polite ringer and pocket mode features for receiving calls. To find out how, see Changing sound settings on page 175. Answering a call To answer a call: § Tap Answer . § If the display is off when you get a call, the Lock screen appears[...]

Muting the ringing sound without rejecting the call Do one of the following: § Press the VOLUME DOWN or VOLUME UP button. § Press the POWER button. § Place HTC Wildfire S face down on a level surface. If HTC Wildfire S is already facing down, it will still ring when there are subsequent incoming calls. HTC Caller ID Everytime you make a call or [...]

Switching between calls If you’re already on a call and accept another call, you can choose to switch between the two calls. 1. When you receive another call, tap Answer to accept the second call and put the first call on hold. 2. To switch between the calls, tap the person you want to talk to on the screen. 3. To end the current call and return [...]

Setting up a conference call Conference calling with your friends, family, or co-workers is easy. Make the first call (or accept a call), and then simply dial each subsequent call to add it to the conference. Make sure your SIM card is enabled with conference calling service. Contact your mobile operator for details. 1. Make a call to the first con[...]

Making an Internet call Make an Internet call to either your contact's Internet calling account or phone number. Internet calls to phone numbers may incur additional fees or may not be supported by your mobile operator. Call any of the following: Internet calling account § In People, tap a contact who has an Internet calling account, and then[...]

Adding a new phone number to your contacts from Call History 1. On the Call History screen, press and hold the phone number that you want to save, and then tap Save to People . 2. Choose whether to create a new contact or save the number to an existing contact on HTC Wildfire S. 3. Do any of the following: § When creating a new contact, enter the [...]

Turning off Home dialing If you prefer to manually enter complete phone numbers to call while roaming, you can turn off Home dialing. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Call . 2. Select the Home country check box. Call services HTC Wildfire S can directly link to the mobile phone network, and enable you to access and change[...]

Accounts Add, modify, or remove Internet calling accounts. You can also choose whether to receive incoming Internet calls. Use Internet calling Select whether to use Internet calling for all calls you make or for Internet address calls only, or to be asked which you prefer for each call you make. Turning Airplane mode on or off In many countries, y[...]

Search and Web browser Searching HTC Wildfire S and the web You can search for information on HTC Wildfire S and on the web by using Google Search. Some applications, such as People or Mail, have their own search box, which you can use to search within those applications (the application’s icon is at the left of the search box.) Setting search op[...]

Using the web browser You must have an active data connection or Wi-Fi connection to access the Internet. Do one of the following to open the web browser and start surfing the Web: § On the Home screen, tap Internet . § From the Home screen, tap > Internet . Going to a webpage 1. From the browser screen, press and then tap the URL field on top[...]

Link What to do Email address § Tap to send an email message to the email address. § Press and hold, then tap Copy on the menu to copy the email address to the clipboard. You can paste the email address later when creating a new contact or sending a new email message. Selecting an address or phone number on a webpage You can map an address or cal[...]

Switching between browser windows 1. While viewing a webpage, do one of the following: § Press and then tap Windows . § Pinch the screen (zoom out) until you see the other browser windows. 2. Select the browser window you want to view by sliding your finger on the screen from right to left. 3. Tap a webpage to display it in full screen. Tap to cl[...]

Viewing your downloads While viewing a webpage, press and then tap More > Downloads . Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages You can store as many bookmarks as you want on HTC Wildfire S. You can also access a convenient list of the sites you have visited, or quickly view the pages that you access most often. Bookmarking a webpage 1. Whi[...]

Viewing a page that you often visit 1. While viewing a webpage, press , and then tap Bookmarks . 2. On the Most visited tab , navigate to the page you want to view, and then tap the page. Clearing the list of most visited pages 1. While viewing a webpage, press , and then tap Bookmarks . 2. On the Most visited tab , press , and then tap Clear all .[...]

Choosing when to show Flash content Choose which Flash ® content you want to see on a webpage, and when you want to view it. 1. From the browser screen, press , and then tap More > Settings > Enable plugins . 2. Tap On demand . After selecting On demand , you can show the Flash content by tapping on the webpage. 55 Search and Web browser[...]

Accounts and sync About online accounts HTC Wildfire S can sync with popular online social networking and email accounts. The information you can get includes: § Gmail, Exchange ActiveSync, and other POP3/IMAP email. § Google and Exchange ActiveSync contacts, as well as your friends’ contact information in Facebook and their Twitter profiles. ?[...]

Forgot your Google Account password? If you have forgotten your Google Account password, you can try to recover it by going to the Google website. 1. On HTC Wildfire S or on your computer, open your web browser and go to http://www.google.com/accounts/recovery . 2. Enter the email address or username that you use to sign in to your Google Account a[...]

Synchronizing an account manually 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync . 2. Tap the account that you want to sync. 3. Tap Sync now . Changing account settings You can change settings such as the sync frequency and the types of information synchronized, the kinds of notification you receive, and the way tha[...]

People Transferring contacts from your old phone Easily transfer contacts from your old phone to HTC Wildfire S through Bluetooth. Depending on your old phone’s model, you may also transfer other types of data such as calendar events and text messages to HTC Wildfire S. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Transfer . 2. Tap Next to begin. 3. Choose [...]

About the People app With the People app, easily manage your communications with your contacts via phone, messaging, and email. You can also link your contacts to their social network accounts like Facebook and Twitter to see their updates and events from these accounts all in one place. And that's not all. If you have the same contacts from d[...]

Your contacts list The People app's All tab shows all contacts on HTC Wildfire S and from the online accounts you're logged in to. Your contacts list also displays the contacts stored on your SIM card (usually marked with the SIM card icon ). From the All tab, you can: § Open or update your contact information. § Create, edit, or find c[...]

3. If you have Google or Exchange ActiveSync accounts set up on HTC Wildfire S, tap the type for the imported contacts. 4. Do one of the following: § Tap one or more SIM contacts you want to import. § To import all contacts, press , and then tap Select all . 5. Tap Save . Adding a new contact 1. From the Home screen, tap > People . 2. On the A[...]

Merging contact information If you have the same contacts on HTC Wildfire S, Google Account, and social network accounts such as Facebook and Twitter, HTC Wildfire S will try to combine them automatically or let you decide which contacts to combine. Combining the same contacts avoids duplicated entries in your contacts list. Accepting matched conta[...]

Manually merging contact information 1. From the Home screen, tap > People . 2. On the All tab, tap the name of the contact (not the icon or photo) you want to link. 3. On the upper-right corner of the screen, tap or (if there are suggested links). 4. On the screen, you can: § Under Suggest links , tap to link the contact to an account. § Unde[...]

Backing up your contacts to the storage card 1. From the Home screen, tap > People . 2. Press , and then tap Import/Export > Export to SD card . 3. Select an account or type of contacts to export, then tap OK . Importing contacts from the storage card You can only import contacts that were exported to the storage card using the Export to SD c[...]

Editing a contact’s information 1. From the Home screen, tap > People . 2. On the All tab, press and hold the contact, and then tap Edit contact . You cannot edit the contact information of a Facebook friend. 3. Enter the new information for the contact. 4. Tap Save . Deleting contacts 1. From the Home screen, tap > People . 2. On the All t[...]

Contact groups Assign contacts to groups so you can easily send a message or email to a whole group. You can also sync groups on HTC Wildfire S with the groups in your Google account, accessible via your computer’s web browser. We’ve also added the Frequent group as a special group type that automatically stores the contacts you dial or get cal[...]

Sending a message or email to a group You will be charged by your mobile provider for each message sent. For example, if you send a message to a group of five people, you will be charged for five messages. 1. From the Home screen, tap > People . 2. On the Group tab, tap the group you want to send a message or email to. 3. Go to the Group action [...]

Deleting a group You can only delete groups that you have created. 1. From the Home screen, tap > People . 2. On the Groups tab, press and hold the group you want to delete, and then tap Delete group . Adding People widgets Stay in touch with different circles of friends or colleagues in your life. Using the People widget, you can instantly plac[...]

Changing the default communication method 1. On the Home screen, go to the People widget. 2. Tap the name of a contact on the widget to open the person’s contact card. 3. Press , and then tap More > Set default action . 4. On the Select default action screen, tap the communication method you want for the contact. Getting in touch with a contac[...]

Social Facebook for HTC Sense If you signed in to your Facebook account when you turned on and set up HTC Wildfire S for the first time, that means your Facebook account is linked to Facebook for HTC Sense on HTC Wildfire S. With Facebook for HTC Sense, you can: § See all your Facebook contacts and their instant status updates in People. When you [...]

Facebook app The Facebook app lets you keep up and stay close with your friends in Facebook. It offers most of the features that you are familiar with when using Facebook on your computer. With the Facebook app, you can: § Share your thoughts and check other people’s status updates. § View your friends list and write on someone’s wall. § Com[...]

What’s the difference between Facebook app and Facebook for HTC Sense? § Facebook for HTC Sense is not a standalone app. It is integrated in People, Friend Stream, Gallery, and Calendar to give you up-to-date information about your Facebook contacts (their status updates, shared links, and photos) in these apps. § The Facebook app is a standalo[...]

Tweeting on the go using Peep You can post and read tweets, send and receive direct messages, search for new Twitter users to follow using the Peep app. Peep is a Twitter client that lets you enjoy “tweeting” on HTC Wildfire S. You can also link your contacts in People to their Twitter profiles (if you’re following them). If you did not sign [...]

3. Add a picture or location to your tweet. § Tap to post a picture from Gallery or Camera to your default photo hosting site and add the link to the picture in your tweet. § Tap to insert your location into the tweet. You can choose to add a map link, insert your location name, or insert your position coordinates. 4. Tap Post . Sending a direct [...]

Unfollowing a Twitter user 1. On the All tweets tab, tap the Twitter user you want to stop following. 2. Press , and then tap Unfollow . Using Friend Stream Friend Stream connects you to your social networks. Share and get updates from friends in popular networks like Facebook and Twitter in a single feed. With Friend Stream, you can easily track y[...]

5. Tap and then choose what you want to attach to your tweet or status update. Picture Select From Camera to take a photo and attach it or From Gallery to attach a photo. Location Add your current location or a location you pick on a map. App recommendation Choose an app you’ve installed from Android Market that you want to share with others. The[...]

Checking notifications from your social networks Slide to the Notifications tab to easily see a single feed of your notifications from different social networks. It can be a comment on your Facebook post, a mention or direct message in Twitter, a tagged photo of you, and more. About the Friend Stream widget Use the Friend Stream widget so you can e[...]

Friends list Return to the Friends list. Add to chat Add another friend to your chat. The friend you invited and the friend you're currently chatting will receive an invitation to a group chat. Each one who accepts the invitation joins the group chat. End chat End your current chat. More Clear the chat history, insert a smiley or view your fri[...]

Adding and managing friends The Friends list is where you add and manage your friends in Google Talk. In Google Talk's Friends list, you can: Invite a friend 1. Press , and then tap Add friend . 2. Enter the Google Talk instant messaging ID or Gmail address of the friend you want to add. 3. Tap Send invitation . View all friends Initially, onl[...]

Camera Camera basics Whether traveling for business or fun, enjoy taking photos and videos of your trip and encounters with HTC Wildfire S. Be sure to plug in your storage card before you start. Photos and videos captured with the camera will be stored onto your storage card. § To open the camera in photo mode and take photos, tap from the Home sc[...]

Zooming Before taking a photo or video, you can first use the onscreen zoom bar to zoom in or out of your subject. Simply slide your finger up or down the zoom bar to zoom in or out. When you're recording video, the zoom bar is always shown onscreen. You can freely zoom in or out while recording. Auto focusing Whenever you point the camera at [...]

3. Tap the flash button repeatedly to choose a flash mode depending on your lighting conditions. Auto flash Flash on Flash off 4. Choose the resolution and other camera settings you want to use. 5. Choose an effect to apply to your photo. 6. Point the camera and focus on your subject. If you're taking people's photo, the camera will autom[...]

8. Tap the flash button to switch the camera light on or off during recording. Light on Light off 9. To stop recording, tap again. 10. Choose what you want to do with the video you’ve just recorded. Adding effects Want to make your photos look more interesting? Easy. Use the available camera effects to make your photos look like they’ve been ta[...]

Changing camera settings Open the menu panel to access and change camera settings. To open the camera settings, press . Self-portrait (photo mode only) Select this option to take your own closeup shot. Self-timer (photo mode only) Set a time delay before your camera automatically takes the photo. Image adjustments Slide your finger across each of t[...]

Record with audio (video mode only) Select to record audio when capturing videos. Reset to default Change the camera settings back to default. 86 Camera[...]

Photos, videos, and music Gallery About the Gallery app Relive the fun while viewing photos and videos of your latest travels or your pet’s newest tricks. Get an audience by tagging your Facebook and Flickr friends. To start using Gallery, check first if you have photos or videos copied on your storage card. What’s more, you can edit and add ef[...]

Viewing photos After you’ve selected an album, you can browse through your photos and videos. Depending on how you hold HTC Wildfire S, the screen automatically switches to either grid view or filmstrip view: § While in grid view, slide your finger up or down to scroll through the thumbnails. Tap a photo or video to view it in full screen. § Wh[...]

Zooming in or out on a photo There are two ways you can zoom in or out of a photo. § Tap the screen twice quickly to zoom in, then tap the screen twice quickly again to zoom out. § Press your thumb and index finger on the screen and then spread your fingers apart to zoom in; pinch your fingers together to zoom out. Watching videos While browsing [...]

Cropping a photo 1. On the Gallery app’s Albums screen, tap an album. 2. Press and hold on the photo that you want to crop. 3. In the menu that opens, tap Edit , and then tap Crop . You’ll see a crop box around the photo. 4. To adjust the crop box size, press and hold the edge of the box. 5. When directional arrows appear, drag your finger inwa[...]

3. Tap and then tap Gmail or Mail . 4. Select the photos or videos you want to share and then tap Next . 5. Compose your message and then tap (Gmail) or Send (Mail). If you selected Mail and you have multiple email accounts, the default email account will be used. Sending a photo or video by MMS 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery . 2. Tap th[...]

4. Select the photos or videos you want to share and then tap Next . 5. Enter a different caption on each photo or video. You can also tag friends on your photos. Tap Tag this photo , and then tap the part where your friend is. From the list that shows, select who you want to tag. 6. Slide to the left to go to the next photo or video. 7. Tap Upload[...]

Sharing videos on YouTube You can share your videos by uploading them to YouTube. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery . 2. Tap the album that has the videos you want to share. 3. Tap and then tap YouTube . 4. Select the videos you want to share and then tap Next . Sign in to your YouTube or Google Account, if you’re asked to do so. 5. Enter[...]

Commenting on photos in your social networks Add comments to your uploaded photos as well as your friends’ photos. 1. Do one of the following: § While browsing online albums, press and hold a photo and then tap Add comment . § While viewing a photo in full screen, tap anywhere on the screen, and then tap . 2. Tap the box that says “Write a co[...]

Playing music from the Lock screen When you’re listening to music and the screen turns off, press POWER to turn the screen back on and control the music playback directly on the Lock screen. If you don’t see the playback controls on the Lock screen, tap anywhere on the screen to display them. You can also pause music playback right from the Not[...]

3. In the library, tap or slide your finger on the bottom row to go to the Playlists category. 4. Tap Add playlist . 5. Enter a playlist name, and then tap Add songs to playlist . 6. Choose a category. 7. Select the check boxes of songs you want to add to the playlist and then tap Add . 8. Tap Save . Playing the songs in a playlist 1. In the librar[...]

Deleting playlists 1. In the library, tap or slide your finger on the bottom row to go to the Playlists category. 2. Press and then tap Delete playlists . 3. Select the playlists to delete and then tap Delete . Setting a song as a ringtone You can choose a song from the Music app’s library and set it as your regular ringtone or a ringtone for a c[...]

Market and other apps Finding and installing apps from Android Market Android Market is the place to go to find new apps for HTC Wildfire S. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games. Paid apps are currently only available in certain countries. Finding and installing an app When you ins[...]

4. To download or purchase the app, FREE (for free apps) or the price button under Buy (for paid apps). 5. If you agree to the conditions, tap OK to begin downloading and installing the app. You can uninstall an app for a refund within a limited time after your purchase. To know more about the refund policy for paid apps, please visit the Android M[...]

Using the Clock About the HTC Clock widget Use the HTC Clock widget to see your current date, time, and location. You can also use the Clock to show the time in another city. Changing the city for the Clock widget You can change the city to use for the Clock widget. If you want to show the time of another city, you can: § Edit the widget settings.[...]

Using Desk Clock Opening the Clock app brings you directly to the Desk Clock screen. The Desk Clock displays the current date, time, and weather. It also has an alarm clock indicator and a battery charging indicator. You can dim the screen to show only the time and date. § Tap the weather information to open the Weather app where you can see weath[...]

Setting an alarm You can use the Clock app's Alarms tab to set up one or more wake-up alarms. 1. On the Alarms tab, select the check box of an alarm and then tap that alarm. 2. On the Set alarms screen, drag your finger up or down to roll the time scroll wheels and set the alarm time. 3. Scroll through the Set alarms screen to see all the avai[...]

Checking Weather You can use the Weather app and widget to check the current weather and weather forecasts for the next four days. In addition to your current location, you can view weather forecasts for other cities around the globe. Your settings in the Weather app also control the weather information that is shown in the Clock and Calendar. To a[...]

Changing Weather options 1. On the Weather screen, press and then tap Settings . 2. You can change the following weather settings: Update when opened Select this check box to refresh weather updates every time you open the Weather app. Update automatically Select this check box to automatically download weather updates. Update schedule Set an auto [...]

Keeping track of your stocks Use the Stocks app to get the latest stock updates for stock quotes and market indices you follow. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Stocks . 2. On the Stocks main screen, do any of the following: § Tap an item to view from the list of stock quotes and market indices. § Tap to update the stock information. § Tap to a[...]

Changing update schedule and color settings Downloading stock information automatically may incur additional fees from your mobile operator. On the Stocks main screen, press , and then tap Settings . Do any of the following: Tap To Update when opened Update the stock information every time you open the Stocks app. Scheduled sync Set automatic downl[...]

Clearing the search history 1. On the YouTube main screen, press , and then tap Settings . 2. Tap Clear search history , and then tap OK when prompted. Sharing a video link 1. On the video’s watch screen, tap More > Share . 2. Choose how you want to share the video link from the available options. Capturing and sharing videos on YouTube 1. Fro[...]

Tuning in to an FM station There are several things you can do while you’re on the FM Radio screen: § Tap to view the All presets list, and then select a station you want to listen to. § Tap to go to the previous available FM station, or to go to the next available FM station. § Drag the slider to tune in to a frequency on the FM band. § Tap [...]

3. Tap to start recording a voice clip. Voice Recorder can run on the background while you do other things on HTC Wildfire S, except when you open other apps that also use audio functions. To go back to the Voice Recorder screen, slide open the Notifications panel, and then tap Voice Recorder . 4. Tap to stop recording. 5. Type a name for the voice[...]

Sharing games and apps Having fun with a game or app that you found from Android Market? Share your favorite games and apps instantly with your circle of friends. For your friends to link to the app and download it from Android Market, they must be using an Android phone. 1. From the Home screen, tap . 2. Press , and then tap Share . You’ll then [...]

Messages Opening Messages Keep in touch with important people in your life. Use the Messages app to compose and send text (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS). From the Home screen, tap > Messages . The All messages screen opens, where all your sent and received messages are neatly grouped into conversations, by contact name or phone number. § S[...]

4. Tap the box that says Add text , and then enter your message. § There is a limit on the number of characters for a single text message (displayed above the Send button). If you exceed the limit, your text message will be delivered as one but will be billed as more than one message. § Your text message automatically becomes a multimedia message[...]

6. Tap and then choose the type of attachment. Picture Select Camera to take a photo and attach it, or Gallery to attach a photo from your storage card. Video Select Camcorder to capture a video and attach it, or Videos to attach a video from your storage card. Audio Select Voice Recorder to make a voice recording and attach it, or Music & soun[...]

Resuming a draft message 1. On the All messages screen, press , and then tap Drafts . 2. Tap the message and then resume editing it. 3. Tap Send . Viewing and replying to a message Depending on your notification settings, HTC Wildfire S plays a ringtone, vibrates, or displays the message briefly in the status bar when you receive a new message. A n[...]

Replying to another phone number of the contact When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC Wildfire S, you’ll see the particular phone number used within the message. There’s also a bold letter before the phone number to indicate the number type (for example, M stands for Mobile ). Keep in mind that your response will be sent to th[...]

Push messages Push messages contain a web link. Often, the link will be to download a file that you have requested, for example a ringtone. When you receive a push message, a notification icon is displayed in the status bar. Opening and reading a new push message 1. Press and hold the status bar, and then slide the status bar down to open the Notif[...]

Deleting a single message 1. On the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Tap the message that you want to delete. 3. If the message is locked, tap Unlock message on the options menu, and then tap the message to display the options menu again. 4. Tap Delete message on the opti[...]

Setting message options On the All messages screen, press and then tap Settings . Notifications § Receive a notification in the status bar and set HTC Wildfire S to vibrate or play a sound when a message arrives or when a message is not sent successfully, and choose a notification sound. § Allow HTC Wildfire S to show pop-up notifications on the [...]

Email Gmail Using Gmail When you first set up HTC Wildfire S, make sure you sign into your Google Account to use Gmail. If you didn’t do so, go to the Accounts & sync setting to sign in. You can also set up more than one Google Account on HTC Wildfire S, and then switch between accounts in Gmail. Viewing your Gmail Inbox All your received ema[...]

3. Enter the message recipient’s email address in the To field. If you are sending the email to several recipients, separate the email addresses with a comma. If you want to send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email to other recipients, press and then tap Add Cc/Bcc . 4. Enter the email subject, and then compose your email[...]

Adding a POP3/IMAP email account 1. From the Home screen, tap > Mail . 2. Do one of the following: § If this is your first time to add an email account in Mail, tap Other (POP3/ IMAP) on the Choose a mail provider screen. § If you’ve already added an email account in Mail, press , and then tap More > New account . If the Choose a mail pro[...]

Checking your Mail inbox When you open the Mail app, it displays the inbox of one of your email accounts that you’ve set up on HTC Wildfire S. To switch between email accounts, tap the bar that shows the current email account, and then tap another account. Viewing the unified inbox of all your email accounts You can view email messages from all y[...]

Group Displays all email messages from a contact group. To choose which contact group to display, press , tap View , and then select a group. Unread Displays unread messages. Marked (Exchange ActiveSync only) Displays all flagged messages. Invites (Exchange ActiveSync only) Displays meeting invitations which you have not yet accepted or declined. A[...]

Selecting several email messages 1. Tap the check boxes of email messages to select them. 2. Choose what you want to do with the selected messages: Mark read (or mark Mark unread ), Delete , or Move to another folder. You cannot move email messages when you’re in the unified (All accounts) inbox. Moving several email messages to another folder 1.[...]

4. Fill in one or more recipients. You can: § Enter email addresses directly in the To field, separating them with a comma. As you enter email addresses, any matching addresses from your contacts list are displayed. Tap a match to enter that address directly. § Tap the icon, and then choose the contacts to whom you want to send the message. You c[...]

Resuming a draft email message 1. In the email account inbox, press , and then tap Folders > Drafts . 2. Tap the message. 3. When you finish editing the message, tap Send . Reading and replying to an email message 1. From the Home screen, tap > Mail . 2. Switch to the email account you want to use. 3. On the email account inbox, tap the email[...]

4. Set the dates and times for the period when you will be out of the office. 5. Enter the auto-reply message. 6. Tap Save . Sending a meeting request 1. Switch to your Exchange ActiveSync account. 2. Go to the Invites tab, and then tap New meeting invitation . 3. Enter the meeting details. 4. Tap Send . Changing email account settings 1. Switch to[...]

Calendar About Calendar Never miss an important date again. Use the Calendar app to schedule your events, meetings, and appointments. You can set up HTC Wildfire S to stay in sync with the following types of calendars: § On HTC Wildfire S, sign in to your Google Account so you’ll be able to sync the Calendar app with your Google Calendar online.[...]

5. To specify the date and time of the event, do one of the following: § If there is a time frame for the event, tap the From and To date and time to set them. § If it is a whole-day event, such as a birthday, set the From and To date, then select the All day check box. 6. Enter the event location and description. 7. Set the reminder time. You ca[...]

Changing Calendar views When you open Calendar, it displays the month view by default. You can also use agenda, day, or week view. To change between views, press , and then choose the type of view that you want. Using month view In month view, you will see markers on days that have events. Do any of the following in month view: § Tap a day to view[...]

Managing Calendar events Viewing an event You can view your own events as well as events that other people have shared with you. 1. In day view or agenda view, tap an event. The Event details screen then opens and shows the summary of the event. 2. Depending on the event information, do any of the following: § Find the event’s location in Maps. [...]

Sharing an event (vCalendar) You can share a calendar event as a vCalendar using Bluetooth or by sending it as a file attachment with your email or message. 1. While viewing an event, press , and then tap Share vCalendar . 2. Do one of the following: § Tap Bluetooth . You’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC Wildfire S and connect to the rece[...]

Showing or hiding calendars In any Calendar view, press , tap More > Calendars , and then select or clear a calendar to show or hide it. § Calendars are kept synchronized on HTC Wildfire S, whether or not you hide them. § Tap All calendars to display all calendars. Adding a Google calendar to sync with You can choose which Google calendars to [...]

Changing Calendar settings You can change Calendar settings to specify how it displays events and how it notifies you of upcoming events. In any Calendar view, press and then tap More > Settings to access the Calendar settings. Reminder settings All calendars Select this check box to use the same event reminder settings for all types of calendar[...]

Maps and location Location settings Turning on location services In order to find your location on HTC Wildfire S, you need to enable location sources. 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings > Location . 2. Select one or both of the following: Use wireless networks Uses Wi-Fi or your mobile data connection to find your approximate [...]

Google Maps About Google Maps Google Maps lets you track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, and receive detailed directions to your destination. It also provides a search tool where you can locate places of interest or an address on a map, or view locations at street level. § You need an active mobile data or Wi-Fi connectio[...]

Zoom out § Pinch your thumb and index finger on the map to zoom out. § Tap . View information for a random location 1. Press and hold a location on the map. A balloon opens over the location, with the address and a thumbnail from street view (if available). 2. Tap the balloon to see more information. You can get directions to the location, check [...]

Searching for a place of interest near you Use Places to find places of interest near your current location. Places uses Google Maps to search common places that you would want to find, such as the nearest gas station or ATM kiosk. Before using Places, you need to enable location sources. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Places . 2. Tap the place [...]

4. Tap Go . The next screen displays the directions to your destination in a list. If the place you’ve set as your destination has several locations available, choose which one to go to. 5. Tap an item to view the directions on the map. 6. Tap the arrow buttons on the map to follow the directions. When you’re finished viewing or following the d[...]

HTC Sync About HTC Sync You have your new vacation photos on HTC Wildfire S while your business calendar is on your computer. Why not make these types of files and information available on both devices? With HTC Sync, you can: § Sync your contacts between your Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express or Windows Contacts on your computer and HTC Wildfire[...]

Installing HTC Sync that came with the storage card Copy the HTC Sync installer from the storage card to your computer and use it to install. § The HTC Sync version in the storage card that came with HTC Wildfire S can be installed on a computer running Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP. § HTC Sync requires USB 2.0 on your computer to conne[...]

Getting to know the workspace On the Device panel, you can set your sync options, see general information about HTC Wildfire S, check the used and available space on your storage card, and begin synchronization. The available categories and options depend on the device you've connected to your computer. § You can click a category of items to [...]

Gallery sync options You can automatically sync photos and videos between HTC Wildfire S and a computer. You can sync audio files in these formats: § Photos: *.bmp, *.gif, *.jpeg, *.jpg, *.png § Videos: *.3gp, *.3g2, *.mp4, *.wmv 1. On the Device panel, click Gallery , and then click the On button. Turning Gallery sync on means you want this cate[...]

People sync options Sync HTC Wildfire S contacts with your Outlook (Outlook XP, Outlook 2003 or Outlook 2007), Outlook Express, or Windows Contacts. If you have contacts to sync from your SIM card, you have to import these first to HTC Wildfire S storage. 1. On the Device panel, click People , and then click the On button. Turning People sync on me[...]

Documents sync options You can sync files and documents from your computer to HTC Wildfire S. You can also sync email attachments that you stored on the HTC Wildfire S storage card to your computer. § To open a document on HTC Wildfire S, you'll need a compatible app. § To sync email attachments stored on the storage card to your computer, y[...]

Installing an app from your computer to HTC Wildfire S If you have application files ( *.apk ) on your computer, you can use HTC Sync to install them to HTC Wildfire S. We strongly recommend you install only applications that you trust. Before you begin, make sure that HTC Wildfire S is set to allow applications from your computer to be installed t[...]

HTCSense.com Signing up for your HTCSense.com account You can sign up for your HTCSense.com account on HTC Wildfire S or your computer’s web browser. Signing up from HTC Wildfire S 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync . 2. Tap Add account > HTC Sense . 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to sign up fo[...]

Turning on Device finder Some features of HTCSense.com require that the Device finder option on HTC Wildfire S is selected. 1. On HTC Wildfire S, from the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings . 2. Tap Location . 3. Select the Device finder check box. Forwarding calls and messages You can forward calls and messages to another phone if you don?[...]

Erasing the contents of HTC Wildfire S If there’s no chance of getting HTC Wildfire S back, you can erase the contents of HTC Wildfire S and the installed storage card so no one sees sensitive information on HTC Wildfire S. There’s no way to recover HTC Wildfire S and storage card data after you erase the contents so be absolutely sure before y[...]

Keyboard Choosing between Swype and the Onscreen Keyboard 1. Press and hold a text field, and then tap Input method . 2. Select the input method that you want to use. Using Swype When you start an app or select a field that requires text or numbers, the Swype ® keyboard becomes available. § Enter text by sliding on or tapping the keys on the Swyp[...]

Entering text by typing Instead of using Swype, you can enter text by tapping these keys on the Swype keyboard: Press and hold keys with characters at the top to enter numbers, symbols, or accented letters. The gray character displayed on the key is the character that will be inserted when you press and hold that key. Some keys have multiple charac[...]

Using the onscreen keyboard When you start an app or select a field that requires text or numbers, the onscreen keyboard becomes available. After entering your text, you can tap or press to close the onscreen keyboard. Selecting a keyboard layout You can choose from three different keyboard layouts to suit your typing style. 1. From the Home screen[...]

Enabling multiple keyboard languages If there are multiple keyboard languages available on HTC Wildfire S, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard so that you can switch to these languages and use them to enter text. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input . 2. T[...]

Setting a second language for the keyboard Aside from the keyboard language you are currently using, you can set the predictive text to be bilingual. As you type, you’ll get word suggestions in two languages that you’ve selected. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input . 2. Tap Biling[...]

Importing your personal dictionary from your storage card 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input . 2. Tap Personal dictionary > Sync personal dictionary > Restore from storage card 3. When prompted, tap OK . Entering text by speaking No time to type? Try speaking the words to enter[...]

Editing text It's easy to cut, copy, and paste text using the keyboard. Some apps may offer their own way of selecting or copying text. Selecting text Highlight the text that you want to copy or cut. 1. Press and hold the text field that contains the text to select until the magnifier appears. 2. Drag your finger to move the text cursor to a l[...]

Adjusting input settings Open the Touch Input settings by doing one of the following: § On the onscreen keyboard, tap the language key (for example, tap if you’re currently using the English onscreen keyboard). Then on the International keyboard options menu, tap Settings . § From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Language &am[...]

Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC Wildfire S for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use your mobile operator's data connection (if the SIM card is inserted). Checking the data connection you're using 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks . 2. Tap Mobile [...]

Enabling data roaming Connect to your mobile operator’s partner networks and access data services when you’re out of your mobile operator’s coverage area. Using data services while roaming will be costly. Check with your mobile operator for data roaming rates before you use data roaming. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings [...]

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS security You may need to install a network certificate (*.p12) to HTC Wildfire S before you can connect to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS authentication protocol. 1. Save the certificate file to the root folder of the storage card. 2. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Security . 3. Tap[...]

Setting up secure credential storage If your network administrator tells you to download and install security certificates, you must first set up secure credential storage on HTC Wildfire S. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Security . 2. Tap Set password . 3. Enter a new password for the credential storage. 4. Scroll down[...]

Using HTC Wildfire S as a modem (USB tethering) No Internet connection available for your computer? No problem. Use the data connection on HTC Wildfire S to connect to the Internet. § You need your SIM card inserted on HTC Wildfire S to use the data connection. § To use HTC Wildfire S as a modem, you need to install HTC Sync on your computer firs[...]

4. Choose the type of Security and set the password (key) for your wireless router. If you selected None in Security, you don’t need to enter a password. The password is the key other people need to enter on their device so they can connect and use HTC Wildfire S as a wireless router. 5. Select the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot check box to turn on the [...]

Bluetooth Bluetooth basics Turning Bluetooth on or off 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks . 2. Select or clear the Bluetooth check box. An even easier way to turn Bluetooth on or off is with the Bluetooth widget on the Home screen. Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to save battery power, or in place[...]

4. Make sure that the headset is discoverable. 5. Tap Scan for devices . HTC Wildfire S will start to scan for Bluetooth devices within range. 6. When you see the name of your headset displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap the name. HTC Wildfire S then automatically tries to pair with the headset. 7. If automatic pairing fails, enter the p[...]

Unpairing from a Bluetooth device You can make HTC Wildfire S forget its pairing connection with another Bluetooth device. Doing so may require you to enter or confirm a passcode again if you want to reconnect to the other device. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks . 2. Tap Bluetooth settings . 3. In[...]

Contact 1. On the All tab of the People app, press and hold a contact, and then tap Send contact as vCard . 2. Tap the down arrow icon, and then select Bluetooth from the displayed list. 3. Tap Send . Calendar appointment or event In Day view, Agenda view, or Week view, press and hold the event, and then tap Share vCalendar > Bluetooth . Music t[...]

Receiving information using Bluetooth HTC Wildfire S lets you receive various files with Bluetooth, including photos, music tracks, and documents such as PDFs. To receive files using Bluetooth, make sure that your storage card is inserted. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks . 2. Tap Bluetooth setting[...]

Adding the Bluetooth received folder to the Home screen You can add a folder to the Home screen that shows all files you have received with Bluetooth. 1. From the Home screen, tap . 2. On the Personalize screen, tap Folder > Bluetooth received . 3. Press and hold the Bluetooth received folder icon, and drag it to the Home screen position you wan[...]

Security Protecting your SIM card with a PIN Add another layer of security for HTC Wildfire S by assigning a PIN (personal identification number) to your SIM. Make sure you have the default SIM PIN provided by your mobile operator before continuing. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Security . 2. Tap Set up SIM card lock ,[...]

3. Tap one of the following: None Disable the screen lock you’ve previously created. Pattern Set a screen lock pattern by following the onscreen instructions. PIN Set a numeric password of at least four digits. Password Set an alpha-numeric password. 4. On the Security screen, tap Lock phone after , then specify the idle time you can allow before[...]

Settings Settings on HTC Wildfire S Control and customize phone settings on the Settings screen. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings . Personalize Make HTC Wildfire S truly yours with the various personalization options available. Wireless & networks Set up wireless connections, such as Wi-Fi, data connection, and Bluetooth, ena[...]

Privacy § Choose to automatically back up some settings (e.g. Wi-Fi passwords or Bookmarks) to Google servers using your Google Account so you can restore them when needed. § If you don't want missed calls and your received text message appear on the lock screen, clear the Display message text check box. Connect to PC § Set the default USB [...]

Changing display settings Adjusting the screen brightness manually 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings . 2. Tap Display > Brightness 3. Clear the Automatic brightness check box. 4. Drag the brightness slider to the left to decrease or to the right to increase the screen brightness. 5. Tap OK . Adjusting the time before the scr[...]

Keeping the screen on while charging HTC Wildfire S You can keep the screen from turning off while you’re charging HTC Wildfire S. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings . 2. Tap Applications > Development . 3. Select the Stay awake check box. Switching animation effects on or off You can turn off the animation or enable only s[...]

Making HTC Wildfire S ring louder with Pocket mode To help avoid missing incoming calls when HTC Wildfire S is in your pocket or bag, the pocket mode feature gradually increases the ring volume and vibrates when you receive a call. When not in your pocket or bag, HTC Wildfire S will ring at the normal volume you set. 1. From the Home screen, press [...]

4. Tap Turn power saver on at , and then select when to switch to power saver mode. 5. Tap Power saver settings , and then set and select the behavior when HTC Wildfire S switches to power saving mode. Using the GSM network of your mobile operator Switch to using the GSM network of your mobile operator if you’re not using a data connection to con[...]

Uninstalling third-party applications You cannot uninstall applications that are preinstalled on HTC Wildfire S. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings . 2. Tap Applications > Manage applications . 3. On the Downloaded tab, tap the application you want to uninstall. 4. Tap Uninstall . Moving applications to or from the storage ca[...]

Hardware information Check the Wi-Fi MAC and Bluetooth addresses. Software information Check the version and other information about the Android platform being used by HTC Wildfire S. You can also check the version of the web browser. Legal information Read legal information from HTC and Google, and licenses used by HTC Wildfire S. 179 Settings[...]

Update and reset HTC Wildfire S software updates From time to time, software updates for HTC Wildfire S may be available. HTC Wildfire S can check and then notify you if there’s a new update. You can then download and install the software update using the Wi-Fi or data connection. You can also manually check if there's an available software [...]

Restarting HTC Wildfire S If HTC Wildfire S is running slower than normal, an application is not performing properly, or HTC Wildfire S becomes unresponsive, try restarting HTC Wildfire S and see if that helps solve the problem. 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on. 2. Unlock the display. 3. Press and hold the POWER b[...]

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Index Symbols 3G 158 A Airplane mode 48 Alarm 102 Android Market 98 Apps - deleting 99 - installing 98, 146 B Back up contacts 65 Battery - installing 16 - optimizing battery life 176 Bluetooth - connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit 164 - disconnecting or unpairing 165 - sending information 166 - sharing music 97 - turning on or off 164 Browse[...]

F Facebook 72 Facebook for HTC Sense 71 Factory reset 181 Firmware 180 Flight mode 48 FM Radio 107 Friend Stream 76 G Gallery - about 87 - editing photos 89 - sending photos and videos 90 - sharing photos and videos 91 - viewing photos 88 - viewing photos in social networks 93 - watching video 89 Getting started 8 Gmail 119 Google Account 56 Google[...]

microSD card 14 MMS 112 Modem - USB tethering 162 - using your computer 162 Multimedia message 112 Music - browsing the library 95 - copying music to storage card 27 - listening 94 - playing music from Lock screen 95 - playlist 95 - setting a song as ringtone 97 - sharing music using Bluetooth 97 - widget 95 N Notifications - icons 22 - panel 25 O [...]

- changing the time before the screen turns off 174 - recalibrating G-sensor 174 - turning off screen rotation 174 SD card 14 Search 49 Security - changing your screen lock 171 - locking with a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password 170 - locking your SIM card with a PIN 170 Settings - About phone 178 - Applications 177 - Language & keyboard 176[...]

Y YouTube - sharing videos 93 187 Index[...]